Licensed Veterinary Technician; LVT - Anesthesia

Overview

Licensed Surgical Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia Our surgical team at Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists is rapidly growing and we are looking for a talented and motivated Surgery and Anesthesia Technician to join us.

• Work with brilliant and caring board certified surgeons
• Be a part of a team of technicians and surgeons that have a positive and engaged culture
• Provide high quality patient care
• Place arterial and central lines, urinary catheters, and NG tubes
• Administer local and regional anesthesia
• Perform critical care anesthesia, including mechanical ventilation and TIVA
• Surgical preparation
• Client interaction and education during initial consultations and dismissals
• Bandage application and changes

• Orthopedics and Arthroscopy
• Regular and complex soft tissue
• Interventional radiology
• Oncologic

We are looking for an LVT, VTS or an LVT on track to become a VTS in anesthesia. We value independent, intelligent, patient-first technicians with outstanding technical and critical thinking skills who promote a culture of teamwork, mentorship, willingness to learn, and positivity.

Requirements: LVT with at least 4 years of experience in a specialty surgery and anesthesia setting and knowledge about specialty surgical procedures, surgical assisting experience, instrumentation knowledge, and the ability to independently run up to level 5 ASA anesthesia cases. A background in training junior staff is desired.

• 401(k)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee discount at all Lakefield owned hospitals
• Yearly uniform allowance
• A very generous yearly allowance for continuing education
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off and 5 paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Possibility of a sign on bonus (eligible after 90 days)

• Four 10-hour shifts
• Three 12-hour shifts may be available
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotate weekends
• On call with a call in fee

• Veterinary Technician License required
• Veterinary Technician Specialist: not required

• Starting at $28/hour

For more information about our hospital, please visit  To apply, please contact Christine Erickson at christ or apply at